The bill amends the Government Code to strengthen the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities by introducing a new civil penalty structure. It sets a minimum fine of $50 for each person occupying a facility in violation of regulations, replacing the previous penalty of $200 per day. The bill broadens enforcement capabilities, allowing the Department of Housing, county attorneys, the Attorney General, and migrant agricultural workers to initiate civil penalty actions under specific conditions. It also establishes a complaint submission process, including notification requirements and investigation protocols, while ensuring timely remediation of complaints that pose health and safety hazards and prohibiting retaliation against complainants.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to provide multilingual information services in areas with significant migrant labor housing and to conduct research to identify common housing issues and regions needing improvement. It includes provisions for awarding attorney's fees to the prevailing party in related legal actions, reinforcing the enforcement framework. The department is required to adopt necessary rules by March 1, 2026, and the changes will apply only to violations occurring on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that prior violations remain under existing laws.

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